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F884 YEL

1989 Mazda 121

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,020 mi
Last recorded131,020 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Mazda 12180,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 YEL
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 131,020 miles

Both front indicator lamp lenses cracked

Drivers door mirror glass cracked

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Nov 2006 131,020 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front indicator lamp lenses cracked

Drivers door miorror glass cracked

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Nov 2005 124,311 miles

Both front indicator lenses cracked.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 28 Nov 2005 124,278 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both front indicator lamp lenses craked

driver door mirror cracked

evidence of some wear in steering rack

How Reliable is the Mazda 121?

Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,747
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,459
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,371
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,598
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,343
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,793
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F884 YEL is a 1989 Mazda 121 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 80,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F884 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 121 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F884 YEL registered?

F884 YEL is a 1989 Mazda 121, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F884 YEL safe to buy?

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